Go in Peace, Go with God.
Edit SE 22: I didn't want to start a new blog so I'll include a short bio of Jon here.
Jon Mannah was born in 1989 and was born to parents of Lebanese background. Jon attended Christian Community High School where, in Year 12, he was appointed Vice-Captain of the school's Rugby League team.
The younger brother of Tim Mannah, Jon left Parramatta in search of an NRL career. The Cronulla Sharks signed him at the end of 2008. In 2009 Jon made his debut for Cronulla and he did face brother Tim when Cronulla played Parramatta. Cronulla were the victors on this occasion.
Unfortunately for Jon and the Mannah family, he contracted Hodgkin's Lymphoma in the 2009 season and it brought his career to an abrupt halt.
Never one to shy away from a fight, Jon beat the disease and in 2011 he signed with Parramatta for the 2012 season with the aim of packing the scrum with brother Tim.
However, it wasn't to be. During pre-season in 2012 Jon relapsed and had to again fight for his life. He beat the disease for a second time and announced his intentions to return to the game he loved.
But yet again he was cruelled by the disease he had beaten and bashed twice previously. On the night of the 17th January 2013, Jon Mannah passed away due to Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He will be remembered as a tough competitor on the field but one of the nicest off it. Vale Jon Mannah.
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Terrible news, gone way too young! RIP
Such a sad day for all league fans. 23 is just far too young. I hope his family finds strength in the fight he put up. RIP.
RIP John. My best to Tim & family.
Parramatta player Jon Mannah has passed away after battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Josh Massoud
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/parramatta-player-jon-mannah-...
PARRAMATTA players and staff are in mourning today, following the passing of prop Jon Mannah overnight.
The 23-year-old brother of Eels and NSW Origin prop Tim Mannah succumbed to a long battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma after being diagnosed in 2009.
He made a stunning comeback to rugby league with Cronulla in 2011, making 24 NRL appearances before joining his brother at Parramatta last season.
But a relapse early in the year forced Mannah to undergo a second round of chemotherapy treatment, robbing the pair of the dream to play NRL together.
He had been unable to train during the pre-season as the illness reached its final stages.
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RIP Jon!
Devastating. Deepest condolences to Jon's family and friends.
Terrible news, My prayers go out to the Mannah family.
Sad, sad news. My deepest sympathies to the Mannah family. RIP Jon.
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